as in dressed
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as in pleased
to give satisfaction to
the location of our hotel suited us just fine
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as in clothed
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
went to the party suited in a strange getup that he'd picked out himself
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as in adapted
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation
a bohemian by nature, she would have to suit her behavior to the corporate culture
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Recent Examples of suited
Becky Sullivan, NPR, 1 Apr. 2026
Never has the United States had a secretary of defense less capable, more egregiously belligerent, or less suited to provide civilian direction of a war than Pete Hegseth.
—Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2026
European maps replaced this symbolic cosmology with the dispassionate diagram of the surveyor, more suited to conquest.
—Big Think, 1 Apr. 2026
Families and friend groups are welcome, but note that not all rooms offer full bathroom privacy—they’re best suited for couples.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
The typical investor is better suited to owning an index fund with broad exposure to the stock market, a strategy that often outperforms professional investors and helps keep investment expenses low, Josh Brown, CEO of Ritholtz Wealth Management, said in an interview with CNBC in October.
—Sarah Agostino,stephanie Dhue,greg Iacurci, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Despite standing at 6-foot-2 and playing a game more suited for a forward six inches taller, Payton entered Friday night having made 16 consecutive field goals, the vast majority of them being opportunistic dunks and layups off smart cuts and putbacks.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026
As agencies recover from that recent blow, issues of regional collaboration, local needs and limited funding have come to a head in sprawling, fast-growing metro areas ill-suited for efficient mass transit.
—Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026
The Knicks, in pursuit of their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999, would be better suited avoiding both.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
SMRs could be better suited to Southeast Asia, as they can be added to remote areas like islands and be connected to smaller or less-developed grids.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
See which cotton set is best suited for your bedroom suite.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 1 Apr. 2026
Available on both Windows and macOS, AcePDF is suited for users who need consistent document handling across platforms.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Still, what results is both something legal and suited to the case at hand.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026
The approach focuses on using native plants, water‑efficient grasses and landscape designs better suited to the local climate.
—Kelly Werthmann, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
The Dragon Lady can be sent aloft and short notice loaded with cameras and instruments suited for the mission and a pilot who can make decisions on the spot.
—David Szondy
march 29, New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2026
The team highlighted which planets are best suited for different observation techniques, helping guide powerful instruments like the James Webb Space Telescope and other observatories to probe for biosignatures, or potential signs of life.
—Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Weah is better suited to attacking.
—Becky Sullivan, NPR, 1 Apr. 2026
Never has the United States had a secretary of defense less capable, more egregiously belligerent, or less suited to provide civilian direction of a war than Pete Hegseth.
—Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2026
European maps replaced this symbolic cosmology with the dispassionate diagram of the surveyor, more suited to conquest.
—Big Think, 1 Apr. 2026
Families and friend groups are welcome, but note that not all rooms offer full bathroom privacy—they’re best suited for couples.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
The typical investor is better suited to owning an index fund with broad exposure to the stock market, a strategy that often outperforms professional investors and helps keep investment expenses low, Josh Brown, CEO of Ritholtz Wealth Management, said in an interview with CNBC in October.
—Sarah Agostino,stephanie Dhue,greg Iacurci, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Despite standing at 6-foot-2 and playing a game more suited for a forward six inches taller, Payton entered Friday night having made 16 consecutive field goals, the vast majority of them being opportunistic dunks and layups off smart cuts and putbacks.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026
As agencies recover from that recent blow, issues of regional collaboration, local needs and limited funding have come to a head in sprawling, fast-growing metro areas ill-suited for efficient mass transit.
—Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026
The Knicks, in pursuit of their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999, would be better suited avoiding both.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
In Episode 12, Robby suggested Mohan's skill set and work rate were both better suited for geriatrics.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
SMRs could be better suited to Southeast Asia, as they can be added to remote areas like islands and be connected to smaller or less-developed grids.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
See which cotton set is best suited for your bedroom suite.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 1 Apr. 2026
Available on both Windows and macOS, AcePDF is suited for users who need consistent document handling across platforms.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Still, what results is both something legal and suited to the case at hand.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026
The approach focuses on using native plants, water‑efficient grasses and landscape designs better suited to the local climate.
—Kelly Werthmann, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
The Dragon Lady can be sent aloft and short notice loaded with cameras and instruments suited for the mission and a pilot who can make decisions on the spot.
—David Szondy
march 29, New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2026
The team highlighted which planets are best suited for different observation techniques, helping guide powerful instruments like the James Webb Space Telescope and other observatories to probe for biosignatures, or potential signs of life.
—Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suited
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In a black sequined dress, a top hat, and a pink boa-type shawl, Drescher was very much dressed for the occasion.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Daily Mail reported on March 31 that Bryon Noem paid adult entertainers and cross-dressed while role-playing.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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What sufficed for drama down the stretch was whether May’s team would join Jerry Tarkanian’s 1990 UNLV juggernaut as only the second team to hit triple digits at the Final Four in the modern era.—
Eddie Pells,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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What sufficed for drama down the stretch was whether May’s team would join Jerry Tarkanian’s 1990 UNLV juggernaut as only the second team to hit triple digits at the Final Four in the modern era.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Nothing Olitzky could have said about the Gaza war would likely have pleased all the members of Beth El.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Hugo erred on the side of religious tolerance, while accepting state meddling in church affairs, positions that pleased no one in power.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Mar. 2026
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The vaulted living room’s fireplace is clad in handmade tile, and the kitchen includes three islands.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
6 Apr. 2026
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Or shouted down a guest speaker with different opinions while clad in Crocs and a hoodie?—
Zach Przystup,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But the Freezer Martini technique can and has been adapted to more standard specifications, and to absolutely wonderful results.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2026
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The play was adapted by Duncan Macmillan and directed by Dominic Cooke.—
Ryan Brennan
April 3,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The loudest moment of the night came at the 12-minute mark when Purdue’s bench and its huge contingent of yellow and black clad fans erupted as senior point guard Braden Smith made history with his 1,077th career assist, breaking the 33-year-old NCAA record set in 1993 by Duke’s Bobby Hurley.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Mar. 2026
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Pleasure planets with scantily clad aliens were visited (multiple times).—
Matthew Razak,
Space.com,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Gauthier served as the backup in his first NHL game.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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The test also served as a rehearsal of sorts for re-entry day when the astronauts will suit back up for their return to Earth.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Reheat chilled eggs in barely simmering water for 1–2 minutes, or cover them with hot tap water and let sit about 30 minutes until warmed through.—
Chris Morocco,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 Mar. 2026
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Big tech warmed quickly to Whop, as early investors included Peter Thiel and Insight Partners in a $17 million Series A round of funding.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
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